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Manus

Manus is the experimental agent slot in the stack. We use it for delegated research, browser-style work, draft sites, slides, and other tasks where a more autonomous workspace may beat a normal chat.

Our rating
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Pricing
Free / $20+
Last re-tested
May 1, 2026
Website
manus.im →
VERDICT
Promising, but keep it on bounded experiments. Do not hand it sensitive work just because it can browse or act.

Best for

  • Delegating broad research or exploration with a clear expected artifact
  • Drafting slides, websites, or structured outputs from a defined brief
  • Browser-operator style tasks that are not sensitive account administration
  • Testing whether an agent can remove manual steps from a repeat workflow

Skip if

  • The task touches sensitive client systems, credentials, or paid account controls
  • You need deterministic output and exact implementation control
  • You have not written a clear task boundary and success criteria

Pricing breakdown

Plan
Cost
What you get
Free
$0
Limited credits and access to lighter agent mode.
Pro
From $20/mo
More credits, fuller agent models, advanced research, slides, and web deployment features.
Higher Pro / Team
From $40/mo
More credits and team-oriented usage for heavier workflows.
Add-on credits
Usage-based packages
Available when included credits are not enough.